Diets and nutrition trends provide a bewildering range of possibilities. It is hard to know which weight-loss methods are healthy and effective in the face of so many options. Specially because it is a case of one size never fits all. India’s eminent weight loss dietician, Avni Kaul, who is a renowned name in the field of diet and nutrition, sheds insights on diet trends that everyone is talking about in 2022.
Opting for a diet that enhances the immune system
While most people equate the word “diet” with weight loss, there are actually more reasons to alter your eating habits apart from slipping into a smaller pair of pants. The pandemic sparked a sudden interest in using nutrition to boost immune systems. The World Health Organization (WHO) also developed modified nutritional guidelines in response to the global pandemic, with the goal of making sure an impactful immune system and reducing chronic diseases.
They prescribe foods that have nutrients like vitamins A, C, and D. Spinach, mango, and other heart-healthy foods including natural versions of these minerals. Protein consumption is a key aspect in promoting immunological health.
Ketogenic
This diet is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate eating plan. The idea is to keep the body in a state of ketosis, which says that by simply eating carbohydrates, the body’s fat-burning mechanism will depend majorly on fat for energy instead of sugar.
If you want to reduce weight quickly, a ketogenic diet might be able to help you to achieve your goals. It has been seen to be more successful compared to low-fat diets for short-term weight loss. Added advantages might also include the prevention of certain chronic diseases. To more about the keto diet read our earlier post: KETO Diet Benefits
Intermittent fasting
Between consuming food and fasting, intermittent fasting follows a cyclical schedule in the 16:8 ratio, this is a time-restricted diet. You must eat food every 8 hours and fast for 16 hours. During the period of fasting, you can have green or black tea, lemonade, but no sugar of any form should be consumed. Fasting on a daily basis has several advantages. It reduces the incidence of type 2 diabetes by decreasing insulin, stimulating cellular repair, lowering oxidative stress and inflammation, and boosting heart health. The impact of intermittent fasting remains for a longer time, which is beneficial.
The above-mentioned diets are trends. However, a diet should never be implemented randomly all on your own, says nutritionist Avni Kaul. Thorough guidance is needed from a professional nutritionist or a dietician before you embark on any diet.
Avni Kaul is Founder of Nutriactivania with Masters Degree in Food and Nutrition from University of Delhi and is also a Certified Diabetes Educator from Project Hope and International Diabetes Federation. She is a Leicester Mammas Ambassador trained in Lactation Counselling with NHS United Kingdom. Mammas support pregnant and new mothers and their families. Specializations of Avni Kaul Include Infant and Young Child Feeding Practises, Pre and Post natal diets, Fat loss, Muscle Gain and Holistic Health and Nutrition